Dog Training

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Learn more about available classes and more resources below.
Help Your Best Friend Be Their Best
You and your dog deserve the best relationship possible. Whether you’re teaching an old dog new tricks or starting your puppy out on the right paw, HSSW is here to help. Classes at HSSW utilize positive reinforcement training methods to shape and modify behavior and build a strong foundation of respect between you and your dog.
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Classes and more Information
Learn more about classes below. For class schedules, start dates, and additional information, click the button below.
Register for Dog Training Classes
Current Class Offerings
Class enrollment is currently limited to Puppy Essentials on the following dates and times:
Help your puppy get an early start on their training journey. Gain knowledge in proper socialization, training, activity, and responsible dog ownership during this essential six-week class designed for puppies under six months of age.
Your pup will socialize with other puppies as you lay the foundation for learning in a manner that will foster trust, confidence, and a loving bond with your new best friend.
Registration
$180 per dog
Class Schedule
Sunday, 12:00 pm (noon)
Monday, 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 5:00 pm
Location
Camp Good Puppy
20019 NE 68th St
Vancouver, WA
Additional Information
Classes are offered as a six-week series.
Puppies must be under 6 months of age at the beginning of class.
The first class is a people-only orientation, no puppies please. Puppies will attend the following five sessions.
Additional Classes
Classes below are currently unavailable and listed for reference only. If you are interested in registering, please check back for upcoming dates.
Designed just for puppies 9–16 weeks of age, this session focuses on early socialization, confidence building, and gentle handling to help your puppy grow into a well-adjusted companion.
Registration
$20 per puppy
Additional Information
This 50-minute class is offered as a single session.
Class size is limited to eight puppies to ensure a safe and positive experience.
Continued vaccine upkeep is required, with proof of an initial Distemper/Parvo combo vaccine needed to attend.
Help your puppy get an early start on their training journey. Gain knowledge in proper socialization, training, activity, and responsible dog ownership during this essential six-week class designed for puppies under six months of age.
Your pup will socialize with other puppies as you lay the foundation for learning in a manner that will foster trust, confidence, and a loving bond with your new best friend.
Registration
$180 per dog
Class Schedule
Sunday, 12:00 pm (noon)
Monday, 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 5:00 pm
Additional Information
Classes are offered as a six-week series.
Puppies must be under 6 months of age at the beginning of class.
The first class is a people-only orientation, no puppies please. Puppies will attend the following five sessions.
The teenage months can be one of the trickiest phases of dog ownership — full of energy, selective hearing, and boundary-testing. Teen Manners is designed to support the ever-changing behaviors during this crucial adolescent period.
Our priorities for this class are: improved focus, predictable behavior through pattern games, impulse control, and some added trick training as a fun enrichment alternative to basic obedience.
Registration
$180 per dog
Additional Information
Classes are offered as a six-week series.
Available for dogs six to fourteen months.
First class is mandatory and for people only, no dogs please. Dogs will attend classes the five following sessions.
Whether your dog is new to your home or a long-standing member of the household, this class will provide the training foundation your dog needs. This six-session class focuses on everyday life skills for adult dogs like sit/stay, recall, loose-leash and heel walking, greeting other dogs and people, and more.
Registration
$180 per dog
Additional Information
Classes are offered as a six-week series.
Available for dogs six months and older.
First class is mandatory and for people only, no dogs please. Dogs will attend classes the five following sessions.
Build on your dog's basics with Advanced Manners aka our Canine Good Citizen Prep Course. This class adds additional distractions and difficulty to the training sessions, helping your dog learn new skills, enhance their focus, and build an even deeper connection with you. Completion of Basic Manners class is required for registration.
Registration
$180 per dog
Additional Information
Classes are offered as a six-week series.
Available for dogs six months and older.
Completion of Basic Manners class is required for registration.
Reduce your dog's reactivity in stressful environments. This six-session class focuses on training basic manners for reactive dogs, and provides guidance for focus activities like touch and eye contact. Handlers will learn how to identify their dog's stress cues and advocate for their reactive dogs.
Registration
$250 per dog
Additional Information
Classes are offered as a six-week series.
Available for dogs six months and older.
First class is mandatory and for people only, no dogs please. Dogs will attend classes the five following sessions.
Does your dog struggle to relax or stay focused when other people and dogs are around? This class is designed to help easily overstimulated or anxious dogs learn to settle, find their calm, and engage with the world around them without feeling overwhelmed.
Registration
$180 per dog
Additional Information
Classes are offered as a six-week series.
Available for dogs six months and older.
First class is mandatory and for people only, no dogs please. Dogs will attend classes the five following sessions.
For some dogs, private training is the best option to help them succeed in their training journey. Sessions provide support for a variety of behaviors and training needs.
Class Schedule
Classes are available in 50-minute sessions and availability is flexible. Both in-person and virtual options are available to provide the best possible learning environment for both you and your dog.
In-Person | $80 per session
Virtual | $60 per session
Registration is required. For more details about class start times, scheduling, and to register, click the link below.
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Class Locations
Temporary Location Change
Scheduled classes are temporarily relocated to:
Camp Good Puppy
20019 NE 68th St
Vancouver, WA
The Swigert Family Behavior and Training Center
The Swigert Family Behavior and Training Center is the home for HSSW training programs. This 1,100 square-foot space offers ample room for group training classes, private behavior and training consultations, and community education.
The Swigert Family Behavior and Training Center
10501 NE Hwy 99, Suite 27
Vancouver, WA
Our professional team of trainers utilize positive reinforcement training methods to shape and modify behavior and build a strong foundation of respect between you and your dog.
About Our Trainers
Cierra Whitcomb, CPDT-KA, CCFC, AKC CGC Evaluator
Cierra is a passionate animal advocate who specializes in dog behavior, training, and care. She has more than a decade of experience training, managing dog kennels and fostering/volunteering for local rescues.
Cierra takes a positive approach to training with an emphasis on relationship building, confidence building, and proper socialization. She has experience with a variety of breeds and temperaments, and is committed to learning and spreading awareness about the power of positive, science-based dog training.
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Behavior Resources
Looking for tips and techniques that you can utilize now at home? Explore the resources below to help tackle common behavior challenges.
Get in Touch
Questions? Please contact:
HSSW Dog Training Team
[email protected]
360.213.2635